Navarre Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

Okaloosa Pier1-2ft The Cross (Pensacola Beach)2-3ft Destin0-1ft

Current Conditions

Poor

Wave Height

1-2ft

ankle to knee high

Swell Period

5.15s

Wind

7mph

SSE / Gusts 15mph

Conditions

Poor

Active Swells

Wind Swell

2.8ft @ 5sSSE

Nearest Webcam

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 311-2ft

Very Poor

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 10-1ft

Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light ESE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

6s SSE|4-10mph ESE

Thu, Apr 21-2ft

Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the SE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

6s SSE|7-12mph ESE

Sat

Forecast Charts

Navarre Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Light

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

Navarre Beach is a mellow gulf-front beach break situated along Florida's west coast in the Florida Panhandle, facing southeast toward the Gulf of Mexico. Waves here are generally small and gentle, driven by tropical systems, winter cold fronts, and the occasional Gulf storm swell that can push fun, punchy surf into the sandbars. The crystal-clear emerald water and uncrowded stretches of white sand make it a relaxed and scenic spot for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy whatever the Gulf serves up.

JellyfishRip currentsShallow sandbarsHurricane storm surge

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Navarre Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Navarre Beach?

The current wave height at Navarre Beach is 1-2ft with a 5.15s swell period. Wind is SSE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.

How accurate is the Navarre Beach surf forecast?

Our Navarre Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.

What is the breaking wave height at Navarre Beach?

The current breaking wave height at Navarre Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.8ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.

When is the best time to surf Navarre Beach?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Navarre Beach is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 5.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.